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For the Sidney High School Class of 1964, there are many memories – both bitter and sweet. On Nov. 22, 1963, as the 113 classmates were enjoying a Friday free from classes because of teacher conferences, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. In 1964, U.S. involvement in Vietnam escalated into a war that eventually would draw several class members into combat. As the class graduated in early June 1964, a massive civil rights effort to register black voters was underway in the South. Back home, in early fall of the Class of ‘64’s senior yea...
Ethan Nelson, a senior in high school who is attending dual credit classes at Western Nebraska Community College, is the Cheyenne County Art Guild "Artist of the Month" for September. Nelson began his career of drawing and painting at an early age. One of his earliest artistic accomplishments is the Nebraska Fence Post Christmas Art Contest in 2002 where, at age 5, he won his first award. Nelson joined the Cheyenne County Art Guild at age 10 in 2007 with the thought of improving his art techniqu...
Sidney City Manager and Economic Development Director Gary Person was named the 2014 Nebraska Economic Developers Association Professional of the Year in the community/county category. The award was presented by NEDA, the largest association of economic development professionals in Nebraska, at its Fall Conference in Columbus. “Gary exemplifies exceptional leadership in economic development,” said Jennifer Wolf, president of the Nebraska Economic Developers Association. “He has been able to accomplish some astounding things in Sidney, and N...
Work is scheduled to begin next week on I-80 from Bushnell to the west Kimball interchange, on the westbound lanes only, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads. Werner Construction of Hasting has the $2,099,199 contract for concrete repair, milling and resurfacing. The highway improvement project will involve the repair of concrete pavement, removal and replacement of asphalt and installation of new rumble strips on both shoulders. Traffic will be maintained throughout the project using lane closures reduced to 12 feet wide....
The employees at the American National Bank of Sidney were nominated to do that ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to help raise awareness for ALS and to support the ALS Foundation. President, Michael Leininger, agreed to the nomination and the employees of the Bank have in return nominated the employees of Security First Bank. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been popping up all over the country and has hit Cheyenne County and the businesses who chose to partake in the challenge. Participating (pictured... Full story
Beginning today, 10th Avenue at the intersections of Newton and Osage streets will be closed as part of the final phase of the road improvement project. Traffic will be detoured to 13th Avenue using Pine Street to access that part of Sidney, north of the BNSF railroad tracks. The 10th Avenue intersections with Jackson, Linden and Maple streets are open to traffic, as well as 10th Avenue between Illinois and Jackson and Linden and Maple. The section of 10th Avenue between Jackson and King streets remains closed, with paving scheduled to begin... Full story
Rick Larson of Potter was elected chairman of the Nebraska Wheat Board at a recent NWB meeting. Brent Robertson of Elsie was elected vice chairman. Larson is in his third term on the NWB board of directors and has served since 2003. A representative of District 2, Rick and his wife Diane live and farm in Banner and Kimball counties. They farm irrigated and dryland wheat, corn, edible beans and alfalfa. Larson graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in Animal Science. He also serves as the NWB representative for issues...
Sidney High School's class of 1974 celebrated its 30th reunion at the National Guard Armory in Legion Park on Saturday. Front row, from left: Randy Lubash, Bob Decker, Dave Wright Second row, from left: Kandy (Krueger) Hays, Miranda (Hall) Beyer, Alice Wamsley, Charlene (Lessman) Larsen, Tricia (Cornel) Ditze, Holly (Hatchison) Younger, Peggy (O'Holleran) Clark, Cindy (Brower) Peterson Third row, from left: Mike Rush, Julie (Edwards) Peetz, Susan (Borcher) Frack, Barb (Brauer) Landon, Kim...
The Wide Awake Circle of the King’s Daughter’s in Sidney, which was founded in 1891, is gearing up for its annual donation drive. The charity, which is more than a century old provides various types of assistance for those in the Sidney area. The King’s Daughters might contribute to rent, utilities or medical bills. Members of the King’s Daughters makes up baskets for new mothers who might not have everything they need for a new baby. These baskets contain sleepers, onesies, diapers, a blanket and sometimes socks and shoes. The group always... Full story
Donica Enevoldsen, daughter of Hal and Lynn Enevoldsen, was crowned Miss Potter on Thursday night at the American Legion Hall in Potter. Her attendants were Regyn Hicks, daughter of Brad and Robyn Hicks, and Cortney Lewis, daughter of Leslie and Jody Lewis. Enevoldsen is pictured in the center, with Hicks on the left and Lewis on the right.... Full story
The Nebraska State Patrol conducted checks of underage tobacco compliance as part of the Tobacco Free in the Panhandles comprehensive plan to keep youth from starting to use tobacco products. Officers – with the assistance of youth under the age of 18 – checked 12 convenience stores, grocery stores and liquor stores throughout Cheyenne County in August. Of the 12 establishments, nine did not sell tobacco to the underage person. However, three businesses did sell them tobacco. The businesses that failed were: • Sonny’s Super Foods, 2020 10th St.... Full story
A family health provider says she’s anxious to help launch a new medical clinic in the town where she spent a lot of time growing up. Kimberly Hafeman, PA-C, a physician assistant and former urgent care provider in Scottsbluff, will be the primary health provider in the new KHS-Potter Clinic, set to open Wednesday. Located next door to the Potter Village Office at 922 ½ Sherman St., the clinic will be open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, and 7 a.m. to noon on Fridays. “I am very excited for the opportunity to provide health care... Full story
Construction as part of the Fort Sidney Road improvement project is going to make traveling that route a little slower in the next two months. Beginning Tuesday, the existing asphalt will be removed and replaced with a new surface from Highway 30 to 11th Avenue. There will be some additional replacement of the roadway at the intersections of Fort Sidney Road with College, Deaver and Parkland drives. Additionally, access to College Drive will be maintained at all times with closures planned for Deaver and Parkland drives. Traffic on Fort Sidney... Full story
Cabela’s Inc. plans to open an 82,000-square-foot store in West Chester, Ohio, serving the greater Cincinnati area. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall and Cabela’s expects to open the store in fall 2015. It will be Cabela’s second location in Ohio, joining the Columbus store that opened in March 2013. The company operates 61 stores across North America and has announced plans to open an additional 18 over the next two years. “The state of Ohio welcomed Cabela’s with open arms when we opened our Columbus store last year,” said Cabela... Full story
Glen Fraass and Ruth (Ketchersid) Fraass have been selected as the king and queen of the 2014 Lodgepole Old Settlers' Days, scheduled for Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Glen was born and raised in Lodgepole. He has resided in Lodgepole all his life except for four years in Bremerton, Wash., during World War II when his dad, Paul, worked in the Navy Yard in Bremerton. He was also gone for four years while serving in the United States Air Force from 1952-'56. After leaving the Air Force, he worked as a route...
Rob Langrell has been named the new publisher of The Sidney Sun-Telegraph. He will also serve as regional director of weekly newspaper operations for the Western Nebraska Observer and the Pine Bluffs (Wyo.) Post. "We're excited to be able to bring in a newspaper man with the credentials and abilities of Rob to our community, and are excited to see what he can do with the paper in this vibrant time of growth in Sidney," said owner Gary Stevenson. "We hope he and his family find our community a...
The Leyton Tailgate Party to be held next Tuesday (August 26) at 6 p.m. at the Dalton football field. All Leyton patrons and community members are invited to attend. This year’s featured speaker is Steve Swedburg.... Full story
Arlene Johnson was named the 2014 Grand Marshal of the Potter Days celebration, scheduled for Aug. 28-31. Johnson was born in Julesburg, Colo., to Arlan and Maureen Luxa. She was raised at Lodgepole and graduated from Lodgepole High School in 1959 and Saint Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in September 1962. She married Gordon Johnson in 1962. Johnson worked at Memorial Health Center until 1970, then took time off to raise their family. She later went back to work at Memorial Health Center...
Sidney Public School will be hosting their annual Back to School Nights for elementary students. Back to School Night provides parents and students with a unique opportunity to meet their new teacher and to learn about the expectations for the upcoming school year. All students and parents are invited to attend. West Elementary, located at 2350 Osage St., will host their Back to School Night on August 13, 2014, at 6 p.m. Parents and students for grades 5 & 6 should plan to attend this hour long session. North Elementary, located at 434 Elm... Full story
As the work on 10th Ave. continues, new sections of the street will open while other sections will close. On Monday, Aug. 11, the intersection of Linden St. and 10th Ave. will re-open to traffic. Additional sections of 10th Ave. between Linden and Maple streets will re-open to traffic later next week. Although this segment of 10th Ave. will be open to traffic, work will continue on street lights and sidewalks. Please watch for construction equipment and workers when traveling in this area. Additionally, Monday afternoon will also see the... Full story
1. Youth Volleyball (Registration Forms turned in after deadline will be put on waiting list until further notice). 5th-6th Grade Clinic - Registration: 7/28 to 8/18; Clinic Dates: 8/19 to 9/18; Times: 4:30 to 5:30 pm; Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays. CoNe Travel League (Only 5th and 6th grade-must be in clinic to participate) Dates: 9/20, 9/27, 10/11, 10/18; Sidney, Sterling, Merino and Fleming will go to each site once and play at least two games. 4th Grade Clinic - Registration: 7/28 to 8/18; Clinic Dates: 8/19 to 9/18; Times: 3:30 to 4:30 pm;... Full story
“It’s truly an honor to receive recognition for building relationships with those clients we serve,” said Benson. “And it’s quite inspirational to receive an award named after a firm legend such as Frank Finnegan who was dedicated to individual investors and understood each investor’s unique financial goals.” William H. Benson of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Sidney recently won the firm’s Frank Finnegan Award for his exceptional achievement in building client relationships. Benson was one of 785 of the firm’s 13,000 financial...
Charlie Brockhaus (front) and Preslie Allen (back) training at the Sidney High Cross Country camp earlier this week at Ft. Robinson State Park.... Full story
Sophomore Abbey Mills of the SHS Volleyball team instructs a youngster at the team's summer camp in Sidney two weeks ago.... Full story
The city of Sidney Parks Department will conduct initial mosquito spraying on Sunday evening July 28th. Weather permitting, spraying will continue each Sunday evening from approximately 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., into early September, or as needed based on weather and mosquito populations. The city is spraying to kill adult mosquitos that may be carrying the West Nile Virus (WNV). WNV poses a serious public health concern in our community, since it can cause serious illness in people. The culex tarsalis mosquito, which carries WNV, is more... Full story
